LOCAL AND GENERAL.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXVI, Issue 3259, 16 October 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An interesting interview as to the diiingh ot the New Zealand Athletic teftm hi Sydney, and Palmerston and idtuvera Notes will be found on oiir back page. ¥bd league o£ New Zealand Wheelmen hvs agreed to remove the disqualification imposed upon A. W. Humphreys, o£ Wellington. A young man named Andrew Horne, employed as a shepherd on the Mount Parnassus Estate, was drowned on Wednesday while fording the Waiau river, at Cheviot.

Two stags, presented to the Wellington Acclimatisation Society by Mr Blackwood, of Melbourne, are on board the Talune, which arrives to-day. The ahimivls will ho sent to Somes Island for 4harantine. T\Vo lieroford cows, two Hereford calves, four Southdown ewes and two baaglcs, consigned to Mr J. Stuckey, of fe Rangicamau, Wairarapa, are on board the Mataura, which is to arrive to-morrow.

Mr William Pound, of Tory street, Potone, has sent ua a sample of some oarly potatoes grown by him. The tubers are well grown, sound, sweet and remarkably free from that sappiness which is too often present in oarly sorts.

In consequence of the unqualified success of the piano and violin recital given by Miss Clarice Brabazon and Herr Clemons.Lehmann in the Art Gallery on Monday evening last, it has been decided, in response to numerous requests, to give another recital iu about a month’s time.

Thero were a number of alleged breaches Of the law relative' to getting on and off trains whilst in motion set down for .hearing at Court yesterday, bht only one was dealt with. James Blaoklook was fined Is, and costs lls> for jumping on to a train while it was leaving a station. The Thorndon and Newtown Bowling Clubs open their greens this afternoon. The postponed match,' President v. Vice-President, will take place on the Wellington Club’s green. Following the example of the Thornaon Club, the directors of tho Newtown Club have decided that no spirituous liquors shall be purveyed on the promises of the club.

James Williamson, who has already been committed for trial on a charge of false pretences, was yesterday charged with a similar offence in respect to May Louisa Scott, the money duo to her being £,** Ish. On this ohargo accused was Oj and co*t* J 32 6s, or one month. A second charge of getting from William Henry Doyle by false pretences was dismissed.

A lad named Leonard Bradley was yesterday charged with stealing a watch and chain, valued at «fi6. tbo property of JohnKobert. It appears lh%t tho boy sold it to a secondhand dealer for 3a. The boy was sent to an indu>mal school. Tho Magistrate reprimanded th- person' who bought the watch, and said that under .tVe circumstances ..ho could not allow any compensation. Driving round corners at other than a walking pace is very prevalent in Welling-, ton, but tho police seldom take action agamafc offenders. Xeeterday, however, charges were laid at the Magistrate’s Court agalxsfc half-a-dozen people C. Moore, W. Haines, J. Oarney, H, Crawford, J. Inerton and J, Grainger—and a fine of ss, with 7s coats, was imposed in each case.

Tho Rev D, O’Donnell, of Melbourne, is announced to commence a 10 days’ mission in Wesley Church to-morrow. Mr O’Donnell, who is an evangelist in connection with the Victorian Wesleyan Conference* ia well known throughout Australia as .a most successful missioner, and for some months has done goad work in many parts cf this colony. Services will bo hold every evening next week, and in the afternoons Bible readings will be given. At a meeting of the committee of the Pacific Lodge of Druids last night, it was decided to inaugurate tho Lady Rat fatly Lodge on Friday evening. The lodge will be formally opened by Bro J. Maoky, assisted by Bros. Flanagan, Slovens, Quarrie, Barley, Scott and Elpbstick. A letter has been received from Mrs Seddon, in reply to one written by tho secretary, Mr J. G. Stevens, stating that she agreed with pleasure to become an honorary member of the new lodge, believing that friendly societies are the means of doing much good. and that women’s lodges are in accordance with the fitness of things. A boy named Albert Winter, who conducted his own case, was yeste day fined £l, and costs IDs Gi, at the Magistrate’s Court for throwing, stones to the danger of a Chmaman named Ah King. Samuel Bowden, father of EvcrLda Bowden, was ordered to pay 4s a week towards her support in au industrial school. A sailor named Isaac Prown was charged with disobeying the orders of the first mate of the Coruuvia and was sentenced to seven days’imprisonmpnt. An order was ftl*q made that two days* pay. should be forfeited. Agnes Miller, for damaging four panes of glass, the property of James Bissett, was fined 5s and ordered to pay damages to the extent of J£t. The first of three concerts to be given by Mr Mao Duff Boyd will he held in Thomas’ Ha 4 on Monday next. Tho principal items will be two movements from Beethoven’s No. 1 Sonata for violin and piano, two movements from Front's beautiful quartette for piano and strings, and an arrangement from M Fan-t ” for piano and string*. Mr Boyd will play ; Vieuxtemps’ charming reverie, ani will be assisted in the above works by Misses M. Barber, Chantry Harris, E. Hennah, Messrs W. Brovnrand F. S. Pope. The vocal parts will bo rendered by Mrs Boyd, Misses Pownall and Mr Jack?on. The programme has been so arranged that the concert will bo over by 9 30. A peculiar case was brought under the attention of the Magistrate yesterday, A young man named John Walker was charged with failing to provide for his child, and he pleaded not guilty. The mother of the child is at present in Sydney, and her sister, who ia looking after the child, sued Walker for maintenance. A document was put in purporting to show that Walker and the girl were married, the offspring being, consequently, legitimate. Walker swore, hostevor. that ho had never b3eh married in his life, and that he was - not the father of tho child in Court Mr Kenny, in dismissing the case, remarked that thero was a good case for perjury against the person responsible for the certificate placed before tho Court. ’ His Honor Mr Justice Edwards delivered judgment yesterday morning in the case of Routley v.. Poll, on appeal from the decision of Mr H. F-yre Kenny, S.M., and Me John Wilkins, Justice at the Lower Hufct It had been decided by these Justices that a fowl was not an animal within tho meaning of that term as used in section 14 of the Impounding Act. 1881. Hi* Honor Mr Justice Edwards decided that this 'decision could not be sapported, and that, even if in the ordinary acceptation of the term a fowl was not an ■animal, it was an animal within the meaning of the section, as the word poultry was expressly mentioned. However, in addition to that th* cases referred to on behalf of the appellant were direct authorities to show that fowls were animals. The appeal was therefore allowed, with »C 77a coats. Mr Bunny appeared for the appellant, and Mr Wilford for the Respondeat,

The order of services at St. Peter’s Church to-morrow Is Advertised elsewhere.

The fortnightly meeting of Court Kobin Hood will be held on Monday evening. The animal general meeting of the Wellington Volunteer Rifle Asaociatio i wiil be bold on Friday next.

The Rev F H. Spencer wi:l hold Church of England services at the Oddfellows’ nail to-morrow.

Mr V P. Turner will preach at the Church of Christ to morrow o.i the subject or * k Jacob have 1 loved but Esau have 1 hated.” The opening of the cycling season takes place this afternoon. A.l cyeliois are requested to aunt at Martin's Fountain at 2 30 o’clock. '

Mis Harrix, the inspiration.il tiauoe speaker, wii ivctuco at the Oiitenon T xeatre to-morrow HVtming. ihe subject ** to bo chosen by the audience. Notifications to the local Volunteers regarding the uniform they will use when attending the reception of the Bisley team appear in another column.

The Sister Wallis, Britannia and vntipodcan lodges will hold a “social” at j bourns’ Halloo the 31st, Ihe music will bo supplied by Minifie’s string band. Argument in tbe case Mrs Doloviue v. the Waihi-Silvertou Goldmining Company was concluded the Court of Appeal yesterday/ The Judges reserved their decision. Detective R. Neill last night arrested two young men named W. Wiley, alias Wilson, and Henry Jefferd, alias King, on a charge of being rogues ana vagabonds.

The landslip on the railway line near the Summit will, it is expected, be removed by Monday, when the ordinary time-table will be resumed and goods accepted as usual.

A lecture by Sir James Hector in aid of tbe St. Paul’s day and Kindergarten school, entitled 44 Antarctic Exploration,” will bo given in the Art Gallery on Monday evening next.

The Wellington Amateur Athletic Club’s cross-country race will be held at Miramar this afternoon. A drag will leave the Government Buildings for the ground at 2 p.m, sharp.

His Excellency the Governor will preside at the annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the Countess of Ranfurly will distribute tbe children's prizes.

The bon secretary of the Garrison Band fancy fair and art union notifies that all gilts will bo thankfully received not later than to* day* and asks all stallholders and assistants to attend at the Skating Rink on Monday 3pm. The caec pf Nathan and. .Co ftgainst the ’ Owners and captaio of the Kuahine for J 297 odd was resumed at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday aftorhbon. A number of witnesses wore examined, and a further adjournment made. The evidence of several witnesses was taken yesterday afto.-nooa in the ca»e of Welmsiy '■ and 801 l against V. Brattnd. , Th‘6 claipi is for M O, wfcges d'fte ..to plaintiffs, who are mining prospectors. Mr Hindmarsh appeared fot the plaintiff and Mr 'X. Young for the defendant. Through the courtesy of. Mr Maokay, Government rinter, proofs of the 24-d and 51 stamps of the proposed new issue for b evr Zealand were exhibited at the am Ual meeting of,ihfl Philatelic Society of New Zealand. Admtfaii'OP was expressed fit, Wo ; beauty of the whibh iverg Considered to be a vast iUiproVeiuenu on the present issue. The present Bank of New Zealand promises are shortly to be pulled down to make room for the new building, the plana and specifications of which are being prepared by Messrs T. Turnbull and Son, the well known aiohiteot*. The manager (Mr A. I) Sommerville) notifies in anoiher column that after Monday next the of tbe bank will be conducted In the premises lately occupied by tlVo Colonial Bank. Some, now music which Mr T. Herd has btOugh't with hirq from England for tbe Garrison Band includes the lively Washington Post march,a catchy tune which was heard all over England during tbe Jubilee celebrations; several euphonium solos composed for Mr H. .Barlow, the celebrated euphonium player of Manchester; a fine euphonium solo, with band accompaniment, written by Mr "Warwick Williams for Mr Guilmartin; and the Knoyworth Castle march, which took a first prise in the Imperial competition. MrD. L. Tiirpef* ot Wellington, has placed before febo Mines and Marino Departments his patent for releasing tackle for boatsails.* An exhaustive trial was given the apparatus last Sunday, when a nor’-west gale was blowing. There were three persons in the boat, one an expert, and the test resulted most satisfactorily. The releasing gear answered perfectly, and it was amply demonstrated that the instrument obviated all. danger of capsizing. The instrument has been patented all over the world, and has been .specially recommended to the English Admiralty, the Board of Trade and the Life-boat Society. The principle of the invention is that the in* strumont is placed in the stern of tbe boat, and the sails . give immediately there is a dangerous pressure of wind. It works automatically, and can be used in mining Cages, elevators and boats. , Considerable interest ia manifested in the invention, and it is hoped that Mr Turner’s patent will in time be universally adopted. The Salvation Army to-morrow find on Monday will hold great missionary meetings, when “ Velayulham ” (Adjutant Foote), late of Ihdia, will conduct special services and bfive on exhibition instruments of torture used by the Indiana in their religions dovot.ons, besides giving the most thrilling illas* trations of the terrible famine which raged in India. The Adjutant, who will appear in Indian costume, has just arrived from Dunedin, whore thousands of people have crowded to hear him. The series of meetings will commence on Sunday at 11, at 3 p.m. an Indian wedding is announced, and at 7 p.m a general exposition of missionary work. On Monday, at 3 p.m , a meeting for ladies only ia announced, when the Adjutant will speak on Indian Zenana life and womanhood. The mission will oono ude at 8 p.m. wiih a special meeting illustrative of. an Indian missionary's life daring the famine. On Thursday the Wesleyan Sunday-school have kiudly promised to repeat thsir anniversary programme, and this will conclude the special meetings in aid of the Army’s social and mission work.

There has been erected in Ghuznee street, opposite the Gear Company’s premia! a, a commodious two-storied shop for Mr J. B. Grove, •well known as ouo of the oldest bicycle repairers in the city. Mr Grove’s business has grown with the popular use for bicycles, and ho found it imperative to erect new promises. The new building is well designed for its purpose, being splendidly lighted and roomy. There is a small space devoted for the display of tho well-known English machine “K. and P.,” for which Mr Grove is the agent. Mr Grove d>es not deal extensively in the selling lino, but almost wholly cou.fines himself to repairs, to do which he has a competent staff of workmen. Behind tho front shop is a workroom for carrying out immediate repairs, such as punctures, &0., and upstairs tho whole of tho space ia allotted for th© more technical kind of work. This

room is to be fitted with the latest repairing machinery, which is being ’obtained from England, and ia expected to arrive daily. This new machinery will greatly facilitate the work to be done. Enamelling ovens are also being obtained. Mr Grove has given up hie branch establishment in Featberstoa street, and tho whole of his business will be carried on in the new promises. The shop will be opened to night, when cyclists will have an opportunity of inspecting the tk R. and P.” roadsters and racers. Mr Grove deserves success for his enterprise.

Working men and heads of families are asked to inspect the excellent stock of boots and shoes now being offered at Pearce’s Boot Arcade, Cuba street. Special prices will be made for to-day. Those who like a good article at a low price should pay the Boot Arcade a visit. Mr W. F. Shortt sells miscellaneous goods at his mart to-day. • . , All claims against the estate of the late Thomas Woodward must be made to the Public Trustee on or before December 31st. Messrs Wilkins and Field have an advertisement ia another column drawing attention to a wonderful performance on a Dayton wheel. “ The Dresden Piano Company advertise pianos by all tho best known makers for sale on most reasonable terms. '

'Messrs Freeman R, Jackson and Co. sell stock at Johnsonvllle, on tho J9th Inst.

MrW. F. Shortt sells three now Hudson bicycles fitted with Collier Two-speed gear on Tuesday, at his mart.

Messrs R. Hannah and Co., in our advertising columns, refer to the surprising increase in business through the introduction of the new machinery by which the boots and shoes are reduced to about half the price they formerly were. A glance at the few prices quoted is sufficient to show.-the reductions that have taken place. Attention is drawn to an advertisement by Messrs Kirkcaldie and Stains in another column which ia well worthy of perusal. The firm is at present exhibiting .an unequalled collection of summer novelties in every branch of the warehouse. The. styles and patterns are the latest and choicest. An article from the Mutual Life Chronicle, which is published in another column by the Mutual Life Association of Australasia, is well worthy of perusal.

The Collier Cycle Company notify that they have just received a shipment of new 1833 Hollis bicycles. '

Messrs Harcourfc and Co. announce a sale at auction of furniture, at the residence, u Bon Accord,” Upper Willis' steoefc. The sale Is without the slightest reserve, and will be held on Thursday next, 21st October,, at 1 p.m. Catalogues can be bad on application.

■; The secretary to the Harbour Board gives the requisite notice in another column of the intention to introduce the Wellington Harbour Board Empowering BUI into Parliament. Tho Duco will run an excursion to Day’s Bay at 2 p.m. to-day.

The premises of Messrs J. Myers and Co. will be closed lor a holiday on Monday. Messrs Abraham and Williams sell stock at Palmerston on the 21st inst.

Messrs Francis Sidey and Co. sell furniture and miscellaneous goods at their rooms to-day. Messrs Townsend and Paul sell tho household furniture and effects of a nine-roomed house on tho premises, No. 1, College street, on Wednesday next.